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PPIs in patients receiving anticoagulation may not reduce upper GI events
There was no significant difference in upper GI events between a pantoprazole group and a placebo group, although pantoprazole was associated with significantly reduced bleeding of gastroduodenal lesions, an industry-funded study found.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/05/24/3.htm
24 May 2019
Three rounds of FIT had higher CRC detection rates than one sigmoidoscopy, study finds
Participation was higher and more colorectal cancer (CRC) and advanced adenomas were detected with repeated fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) compared to sigmoidoscopy, although the risks of perforation and bleeding were comparable.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/12/18/3.htm
18 Dec 2020
Wireless monitoring identified patients who could discontinue PPIs
Patients with reflux symptoms and inadequate response to proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) discontinued the drugs for a week and then had their acid exposure time measured by a wireless pH capsule in a recent study.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/09/25/3.htm
25 Sep 2020
Guideline from CRC task force recommends starting screening at ages 45 to 49 years in all average-risk patients
Increasing disease incidence and a favorable harm-benefit ratio are two reasons to expand the age range for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening to younger patients, a task force determined.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/11/19/1.htm
19 Nov 2021
Dietary choices, some drugs may reduce incidence of colorectal cancer
While NSAIDs and a high consumption of fruits and vegetables were associated with a decreased incidence of colorectal cancer, frequent consumption of alcohol or meat was linked to increased colorectal cancer incidence, a systematic review found.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/10/23/2.htm
23 Oct 2020
Best practice advice offered for diagnosis, management of seronegative enteropathy
The American Gastroenterological Association said that diagnosis of seronegative celiac disease, the most common cause of seronegative enteropathy, can be complicated by misinterpretation of histological findings, insufficient serological testing, IgA deficiency, and premature initiation of a gluten-free diet.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/10/23/3.htm
23 Oct 2020
For colonoscopy prep, low-volume, same-day dosing appears as effective as split dosing
A randomized trial of three polyethylene glycol regimens found that more patients tolerated and were willing to repeat low-volume same-day or split-dose prep compared to high-volume split-dose regimens.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/08/28/3.htm
28 Aug 2020
Q&A: A deeper dive into ACP's new diverticulitis guidelines
Authors discussed the College's first clinical guidelines on diagnosis and management of diverticulitis, which provide recommendations on when to use imaging, antibiotics, colonoscopy, and other interventions.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/01/28/1.htm
28 Jan 2022
Specialty groups offer updated guidelines on care surrounding bariatric surgery
The update from endocrinology, obesity, surgery, anesthesiology, and nutrition experts covers perioperative nutritional, metabolic, and nonsurgical support of patients undergoing bariatric procedures.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/11/22/3.htm
22 Nov 2019
Cannabis, cannabinoids didn't improve remission or inflammatory markers in IBD
A meta-analysis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) studies did find improvements in patient-reported symptoms and quality of life associated with cannabis and cannabinoids.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/07/24/3.htm
24 Jul 2020